Huntington Bank announces new housing investments

YOUNGSTOWN — Huntington National Bank will extend its investment commitment to Ohio affordable housing by funding $150 million in new and refurbished rental housing development statewide.

With its latest commitment, the bank will break a state record as it is slated to fund $250 million in housing opportunities between 2010 and 2015.

Huntington’s announcement, made today, will mean a targeted investment of $150 million, through 2015, that will generate about 2,000 new or refurbished affordable housing units for nearly 4,500 Ohio residents, according to a bank press release.